Tamilnadu Style Carrot Poriyal

Ingredients

• 400 grams Carrots, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 2 dried red chillies
• 2 sprigs curry leaves
• 1 medium onion, chopped fine
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 big pinch asafoetida (hing)
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil the carrots until fork tender. Set aside.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a kadai and add in the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dried red chillies and curry leaves. Let it splutter. If you want it spicy, use a couple of chopped green chillies.

3. 3

   Add in one medium finely chopped onion and fry till soft. Add in the salt and a big pinch of asafoetida also called as hing.

4. 4

   Add in the boiled carrots and the fresh shredded coconut. The coconut is optional. Briefly saute for a minute and remove off heat.

5. 5

   Serve hot with rice.